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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Regional air connectivity infrastructure gets a boost
Cabinet approves revival and development of un-served and under-served air strips of State Governments, Airports Authority of India, Civil enclaves, CPSUs, helipads and water aerodromes
Government to put in Rs.4500 crore
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for extension of time and scope for revival and development of un-served and under-served air strips of State Governments, Airports Authority of India , Civil enclaves, CPSUs, helipads and water aerodromes at the total cost of Rs.4500 crore with the budgetary support of Government of India.
Impact:
As an outcome, small cities/towns shall be connected on commencement of operation of flights to under-served/un-served airports and it will further boost the economic development in these as well as surrounding areas in terms of job creation and related infrastructure development.
Details:
The Ministry has received overwhelming response from the airlines in two rounds of RCS Bidding held so far. In the first round of UDAN bidding, 128 routes were assigned to five airline operators for 43 un-served/underserved airports/airstrips on 31.03.2017. The response from airline operators have considerably improved in second round of RCS bidding wherein 86 proposals involving 325 routes were awarded to 15 selected airline operators in January, 2018.
During RCS-UDAN version 1.0 & 2.0, 66 airports were identified and 31 heliports . During UDAN version 3.0, to increase the tourism potential at the coastal areas, Tourism routes in coordination with Ministry of Tourism and Seaplanes for connecting Water Aerodromes were included.
Background:
Finance Minister in his Budget Speech 2016-17, inter-alia, announced making adequate provisions for revival of unserved and underserved airports. The Union Cabinet approved the proposal for revival of 50 un-served/under-served airports/airstrips of the State Governments, Airports Authority of India , Civil enclaves and Central Public Sector Undertakings . The Revival of airstrips/airports will be 'demand driven', depending upon firm commitment from airline operators as well as from the State Governments for providing various concessions as Airports will be develop without insisting on its financial viability.
India has a vast coastline of approximately 7500 km and is dotted with numerous water bodies which can be exploited for establishment of Water Aerodrome. A network of Water Aerodromes along with land based airports will improve air connectivity and be particularly useful for localized short-distance travelling. Therefore, it was decided to develop/operate Water Aerodromes in India with aviation expertise of AAI and cooperation of State Government.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Monsoon 2019: Update on Rescue Operations by NDRF in Flood hit areas
126 NDRF teams deployed across the country, evacuated over 14,000 people
Flood rescue and relief operations by NDRF in flood affected areas across the country continue. NDRF rescuers are displaying their Disaster Management skill and capabilities and doing utmost to save the lives of victims.
A total of 126 self-contained rescue & relief teams of NDRF have been deployed across the country for prompt response during the monsoon season. Till now, NDRF has rescued 15 persons, evacuated over 14000 persons & 130 live-stocks and also provided medical assistance to over 6220  & 795 
Today, due to immediate response by specialized rescuers of NDRF, 06 persons were safely evacuated at Betiah in Bihar who were stranded in strong current of Pandai River at SriRampur village under block Gonaha since morning. Deployed NDRF teams acted promptly and evacuated all stranded victims to safer places. Teams also evacuated 35 live-stocks on NDRF boats.
In addition, today NDRF teams operational at Kokrajhar, Barpeta & Baksa in Assam evacuated 633 persons to safer places. They also provided medical assistance to 487 needy persons.
A 24X7, NDRF control room in Delhi is functioning round the clock to watch the ongoing operations and in touch with other agencies to further respond in case of emergencies. DG NDRF Sh. S. N. Pradhan, is personally monitoring the situation.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
FLOOD EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS 
Central Water Commission  is the nodal Organisation entrusted with the task of flood forecasting & early flood warnings in the country. Presently, CWC issues flood forecasts for 338 forecasting stations  which cover 20 major river basins in 23 States and 2 Union Territories . The network has been established in consultation with the State Governments and UTs. In order to provide more lead time to the local authorities to plan evacuation of people & take other remedial measures, CWC has developed basin wise flood forecasting model based on rainfall-runoff mathematical modelling for 5 days' advance advisory at its forecasting stations. The state-wise distribution of Flood Forecasting stations maintained by CWC is given at Annexure.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Valediction Ceremony of the 74th Batch of Indian Revenue Service in NADT, Nagpur
Nagpur, 28 April 2022
The Valediction Ceremony of the Induction Training for 74th batch of 54 IRS officers and 02 officers of the Royal Bhutan Service is scheduled on Friday, i.e.. 29th April. 2022 at 4 PM at the National Academy of Direct Taxes . Nagpur. Shri. M Venkaiah Naidu, Hon'ble Vice President of India, has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest on the occasion. Shri. Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra. has given their kind consent to be the Guest of Honour for the occasion. Also present on the occasion would be Shri J. B. Mohapatra. Hon'ble Chairman. Central Board of Direct Taxes. Senior officers heading various Central and State Government organizations and senior officers from the Income Tax Department. Nagpur are expected to grace the occasion.
The National Academy of Direct Taxes, Nagpur is the apex training institute for the Indian Revenue Service Officers  of the Government of India. The IRS Officers are recruited through the Civil Services Examination  conducted by the Union Public Service Commission . The direct recruit IRS Officers undergo Induction Training of about 16 months before being posted to field offices. During their training, the Officer Trainees are trained on various aspects of tax administration and are provided specialized inputs in Income Tax Laws. jurisprudence as well as Allied laws. General Laws and Business laws.
The Officer Trainees receive intensive training on accounts and accounting systems. Further, inputs in Financial Forensics and Cyber Forensics are also given in order to prepare the Trainees for Investigation in tax matters and financial crimes, including tax evasion and money laundering. The Trainees are particularly sensitized towards tax payer services improving ease of compliance. Further. practical aspects of training include attachment with field offices of the Income Tax Department as well as with various constitutional/statutory bodies in India, including Parliament. RBI. SEBI & NSDL etc. There is also a component of International Attachment wherein the trainees are exposed to the best practices prevailing in other tax jurisdictions.
The training equips the Officer Trainees with the knowledge and skills required to function as tax authorities and contribute towards revenue augmentation. On the successful completion of the Induction Training. i.e.. after Valediction, the Officer Trainces are posted as Assistant Commisiners Of Income Tax in fied offices and are charged with governing revenue collection and being an important part in nation- building.PIB Nagpur | S.Rai/D.Wankhede/D.Rane
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Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with the beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat at Ranchi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Ranchi in Jharkhand on 17 February, 2019. He interacted with select beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat Yojana. Governor of Jharkhand Ms Draupadi Murmu and CM of Jharkhand Shri Raghuvar Das was also present on the occasion.
Earlier today at Hazaribagh in Jharkhand, the PM said thatit is this land of Jharkhand that witnessed the launch of Ayushman Bharat Yojana that has benefitted lakhs of people across India including thousands from Jharkhand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana-Ayushman Bharat from Ranchi on September 23, 2018 and termed it a “game-changer initiative to serve the poor“.
Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana  aims to reduce the financial burden on poor and vulnerable groups arising out of catastrophic hospital episodes and ensure their access to quality health services. The scheme envisions health assurance of 5 lakh rupees per family per year, to benefit over 50 crore people, and is the world's biggest health assurance scheme. The number of beneficiaries of this scheme is roughly equal to the population of the European Union, or the population of America, Canada and Mexico, taken together.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Lights Victory Flame to Mark 20 Years of Kargil War
This year marks the 20thanniversary of the successful culmination of Operation Vijay wherein brave soldiers of the Indian Army overcame seemingly insurmountable odds, hostile terrain, weather, and a determined enemy occupying dominating heights, to win the Kargil war.On this momentous occasion, the Indian Army is celebrating this victory in memory of its brave martyrs with events covering a myriad spectrum.
One of the major events planned during the celebrations is the relay of a Victory Flame from National War Memorial  in New Delhi to Kargil War Memorial at Dras. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh handed over the Flame to ace army shooter Subedar Jitu Rai who represented India as the first torch bearer, at theNMW here today. Before that Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat ignited the mashal from the eternal flame of the NMW. Victory Flame symbolises the coalescence of the souls of the Kargil War martyrs.
The Victory Flame will be carried by Indian Army’s outstanding sportsmen and war heroes. It will pass through nine major towns/cities of North India and finally culminate at the Karambhoomi of the martyrs at the Kargil War Memorial located at Dras on July 26, 2019,where it will be received by the COAS. All along the journey, Indian Army personnel will be paying homage to the heroes who fought valiantly for the Nation.
The design of the Victory Torch has been inspired by the grit, guts and glory displayed by the immortals who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland in the finest tradition of the Indian Army. The Torch is made of copper, brass and wood which symbolises the tenacity and determination of our fallen heroes. The upper portion of the Torch has a metal etching of the Amar Jawan, epitomizing the fallen Unknown soldiers. The lower wooden portion of the Torch has 20 gold embossed inscriptions of the Amar Jawan exemplifying 20 glorious years of the Kargil Victory.
This Victory Flame and the journey of the eternal flame from the National War Memorial to the Kargil War Memorial brings alive the theme of the 20thanniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas -‘Remember, Rejoice and Renew’. We ‘remember’ our martyrs by revisiting their sacrifices, we ‘rejoice’ by celebrating the victory in Kargil and we ‘renew’ our resolve to safeguard the honour of the Tricolour.
The event was also attended by Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, GOC-in-C Northern command; Lt Gen Y K Joshi, GOC, Fireand Fury Corps;Subedar Sanjay Kumar and a large number of other dignitaries.
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission partners with Adobe to enhance creativity in ATL Schools
Partnership will help children across Atal Tinkering Labs  across India to access premium software
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission  and Adobe today signed a Statement of Intent  to collectively drive the charter of developing creative skills and spreading digital literacy across all Atal Tinkering Labs in India.
The SoI was signed in the presence of Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog, by Ramanathan Ramanan, Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission, Bryan Lamkin, EVP and GM, Digital Media, Adobe and Kulmeet Bawa, Managing Director, Adobe South Asia.
Adobe shall be adopting 100 schools under Atal Tinkering Labs  initiative. Further, Adobe shall be implementing its Digital Disha Program in ATLs , under which free licenses of Adobe Spark premium shall be offered to ATLs. Launched in 2018, the Adobe Digital Disha Programme is aimed at driving synergies in creative thinking and technology-based learning. Under this collaboration with AIM, children and teachers across these schools and communities shall benefit from creative learning resources, thereby empowering them with new age skills to thrive in the current digital era and preparing them for long term success.
By inducting creative tools and skills as part of the ATL content, the collaboration is oriented towards fostering essential digital skill sets across school children in India, to help kindle the spirit of creativity among young minds of a New India.
AIM is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. As a part of AIM, ATLs are being established in more than 5,000 schools in India where students of class 6th to class 12th acquire problem solving and innovation skills, developing innovative solutions leveraging Tinkering technologies like 3D printers, robotics, miniaturised electronics, IOT and programming, do it yourself kits with support from teachers.
The Atal Tinkering Lab is based on the philosophy to identify and nurture innovation in young students across the country. Towards this endeavour, AIM has collaborated with various partners from industry and academia. Such collaborations have resulted in qualitative enhancement of future skills and digital capabilities of the ATL ecosystem.
The Atal Innovation Mission proactively seeks to promote scientific temper and the spirit of entrepreneurship in a New India of tomorrow. Through various initiatives such as the ATL Community Day, Teacher Training Sessions, ATL Marathon, Student Innovator Program, Tinkerfest etc AIM has successfully integrated students, teachers, mentors, parents and even the governments at the state and local level within a larger fabric of encouraging science skills, digital literacy and creativity.
Ministry of Defence
Inauguration Of ‘Chetna’: Early Intervention Centre For Neurodevelopmental Disability At INHS Asvini, Mumbai
‘Chetna’ provides all services for infants and toddlers at the risk of developmental delays
Mumbai, 28 September 2021
‘Chetna’ an Early Intervention Centre  was inaugurated at the Department of Pediatrics, INHS Asvini, on 27 Sep 2021 by President, Navy Wives’ Welfare Association , Mrs. Kala Hari Kumar, in the presence of Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command,Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar. ‘Chetna’ will provide all services required by infants and toddlers at the risk of developmental delays under one roof. Services include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, assessment and counseling by psychologists and clinical consultation by Pediatricians.
Neurodevelopmental disability is a common problem in child health, occurring in approximately 10% of child population, and even more among “at risk” children discharged from Sick Newborn Care units. Often, defects or delays in development are noted when they manifest as functional disabilities or at the time of school admission. ‘Chetna’ aims at early  detection of defects such as developmental malformations, cerebral palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, learning disability, etc, and minimizing their impact through multi-modality intervention in children under six years of age, before they attend crèches or schools.
These interventions aim at making affected children achieve their maximum potential and promoting their early integration into the mainstream. The plasticity of the developing brain at the childhood stage makes it possible to bring about the expected changes. If a child misses an early rectification opportunity, learning at a later stage could be slow or inadequate.Defence PRO, Mumbai/DL/DR
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
IFFI 53 will deliver unique cinematic experiences for all delegates: President of India
#IFFIWood, November 18, 2022
The President of India Droupadi Murmu has conveyed her best wishes for the success of the 53rd edition of IFFI, the International Film Festival of India.
Extending warm greetings and felicitations to the organizers and participants of one of Asia’s oldest film festivals, the President underlines the contribution of IFFI in promoting international relations. By so doing, the festival has been serving as a crucial engagement platform in South Asia, enabling filmmakers, artists, industry professionals and cinephiles to exchange ideas and share enriching experiences, says the President.
The President points out the value of cinema as a medium of creativity and entertainment. Cinema being a medium which offers a dynamic array of visual, acoustic and storytelling techniques, the President says she is sure that the 53rd edition of IFFI will deliver unique cinematic experiences for all festival delegates.
Check out the full text of the President of India’s message below.
Ministry of Railways
Discounted Fare Scheme for AC Chair Car and Executive Class Sitting Accommodation to be Implemented by the End of Next Month
A Discounted fare Scheme for AC Chair Car and Executive Class sitting accommodation is to be implemented from the end of next month. The Scheme shall be applicable for AC Chair car and Executive chair car accommodation like in Shatabdi, Gatimaan, Tejas, Double Decker, Intercity trains etc.
The Powers to discount these fares is delegated to Principal Chief Commercial Managers of Zonal Railways. Only trains with monthly occupancy of less than 50% in the previous year are eligible for discount.
Discount to be offered can be upto 25% of the base fare. Reservation fee, superfast charge, GST, etc., as applicable will be separate. Discount can be given for the first leg and/or last leg of journey and/or intermediate sections and/or end to end journey. There is a provision to make catering optional with the discounted fare.
Discounted fare can be for the full year, part of the year or month wise or seasonal or for weekdays/weekend.
Accordingly, all Zonal Railways have been directed by the Commercial Directorate of the Railway Board to review the occupancy of all trains with Chair Car and Executive Class seating accommodation by the 30th of September 2019 and take suitable action. This scheme is aimed at improving occupancy and earnings.
It is further decided that the existing discounted scheme in following trains shall continue as per the existing discounted principles
- 12007/12008 Chennai Central-Mysuru Shatabdi Express over Benguluru-Mysuru-Bengaluru section,
- 12010 Ahemdabad-Mumbai Centra Shatabdi train over Ahemdabad-Vadodara section
- 12042 New Jalpaiguri-Horah Shatabdi Express over Jalpaiguri-Malda town section
Cabinet
Cabinet approves five year’s extension of Biomedical Research Career Programme
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Biomedical Research Career Programme , and Wellcome Trust  / DBT India Alliance beyond its initial 10-year term  to a new five year phase  with Department of Biotechnology  increasing its commitment to two times that of WT.
The total financial implication will be Rs. 1092 crore with DBT and WT contributing Rs.728 crore and Rs.364 crore respectively.
Over its 10 years of funding in a 1:1partnership, the Programme has fulfilled its objectives of building and nurturing talent of highest global standards in cutting-edge biomedical research in India, which has led to important scientific breakthroughs and applications to meet societal needs.
BRCP has made it attractive for high quality Indian scientists working abroad to return to India, and has increased the number of locations geographically within India where world-class biomedical research is undertaken.
In the extending phase, the Programme would continue to build this capacity as also strengthen clinical research and work towards addressing important health challenges for India. Continuation of the Programme with increased stake from the Government of India is important to bring about these returns.
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has remembered former Prime Minister of India Shri PV Narasimha Rao, on his birth anniversary.
“Remembering Shri PV Narasimha Rao Ji on his birth anniversary. A great scholar and veteran administrator, he led the nation at a crucial juncture of our history. He will be remembered for taking pioneering steps that contributed to national progress”, Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Battery Operated Vehicles exempted from payment of fees
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification dated 2nd August 2021 to exempt Battery Operated Vehicles from the payment of fees for the purpose of issue or renewal of registration certificate and assignment of new registration mark. This has been notified to encourage e- mobility.
Click here to see GSR 525  2 august 2021 registration fees exemption to battery operated vehicle.pdf